How to Make a Worm Habitat

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Ensure that whatever container you use has plentiful ventilation for the worms.

   Worms need air to breathe just as we do, so the container must ensure this and not be sealed.
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   Step 2: Keep the moisture in.

   The worms need good moisture content in the container.
   
   This can be ensured by keeping the worm habitat properly covered using a waterproof lid, which will provide a dark environment. , Also, situate the container on a tray or other flat item that can be easily removed for capturing the vermicompost.
   
   If you're wanting a worm farm, as opposed to a worm habitat, read How to make a backyard a basement worm farm for more details. , Worms like it dark and cool. , Don't force a bad container habitat onto worms if they're not thriving in it.
   
   It is better to place the worms back in the garden than to cause them to suffer.
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   Step 3: If collecting the vermicompost

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   Step 4: add drainage holes at the base of the container.

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   Step 5: Keep worm habitats away from sunlight and heat.

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   Step 6: Return the worms to the garden if they're not thriving.

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